Caliban

Romanian

"black"

Caliban Origin and Meaning

The name Caliban is a boy's name of Romanian origin meaning "black".

In Shakespeare's The Tempest, Caliban is the name of the deformed son of a witch: not the greatest literary reference for a child. But Caliban does have an appealing international-yet-accessible feel and a rhythmic sound. As long as nobody knows its origin, it might make a great name for a boy or even a girl.

Caliban Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1714 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Caliban

• 1714 Nameberry 2025

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The name Caliban in Pop Culture

• Caliban character in Shakespeare's "The Tempest"
• Caliban character from "X,Men"
• Olivia Caliban alias Madame Lulu, character in Lemony Snicket's "A Series Of Unfortunate Events"
• Miranda Caliban mother of Friday Caliban in Lemony Snicket's "A Series Of Unfortunate Events"
• Friday Caliban female character in Lemony Snicket's "A Series Of Unfortunate Events"